Augment
Augury
Avarice
Balm
Bane, baneful
Beguile
Bestow
Blanch
Blasphemous
Buffeted
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Vocab Macbeth Vocab Test 1
Vocabulary – Macbeth
1. abhor (verb) – loathe
2. abjure (verb) – deny, renounce
Also check front page of study guide for the rest of the vocabulary words.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
WOD 04-16-2009
Ladies and gentlemen, please put your hands together for the return of WOD in blog format!
Below are some updates to WOD:
Fatalism:
The acceptance of all things and events as inevitable; submission to fate.
"Her fatalism helped her to face death with a sense of calmness. "
Primogeniture:
Laws of inheritance, 1st son inherits everything: $,title,debt
Regicide:
Killing of a king to gain title / change power (the king and the land are one)
Thane: noble title – Feudal Lord or Baron in Scotland
Man ranking above an ordinary freeman
Wyrd (weird): eerie, relating to the supernatural, bizarre.
Wyrd: of or relating to fate “ to see” Old English: destiny
Journal Prompt:
A. What is fate? Do you believe in it? To what extent does it control one's life?
B. Does Macbeth believe in fate? What makes you say so? Explain
C. Without sharing, predict what will happen next - the role of fate. Elaborate - don't just say the third prophecy will come true.
Below are some updates to WOD:
Fatalism:
The acceptance of all things and events as inevitable; submission to fate.
"Her fatalism helped her to face death with a sense of calmness. "
Primogeniture:
Laws of inheritance, 1st son inherits everything: $,title,debt
Regicide:
Killing of a king to gain title / change power (the king and the land are one)
Thane: noble title – Feudal Lord or Baron in Scotland
Man ranking above an ordinary freeman
Wyrd (weird): eerie, relating to the supernatural, bizarre.
Wyrd: of or relating to fate “ to see” Old English: destiny
Journal Prompt:
A. What is fate? Do you believe in it? To what extent does it control one's life?
B. Does Macbeth believe in fate? What makes you say so? Explain
C. Without sharing, predict what will happen next - the role of fate. Elaborate - don't just say the third prophecy will come true.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Extra Credit Option 3rd Quarter
Creative Extra Credit Assignment
Points: Extra 100 pt assignment (only to benefit, not to hurt)
Using your 3rd Quarter SSR book, create one of the following using your SSR book as inspiration:
1. Create EITHER:
· 8x10 photo with artist statement
· recorded piece of music with artist statement
· drawing, painting, or sculpture with artist statement
2. Write EITHER (2-3 pages):
· rewrite a chapter of your book from another character’s point of view
· create an alternate ending
· literary criticism (needs clear thesis statement)
o examples: feminist theory, queer theory, psychoanalytical perspective
What is an artist statement? Check it out using the link below:
http://www.artistsfoundation.org/art_pages/resources/resources_arts_statement.htm
WARNING: Make sure to connect your piece of art to your SSR book!
DUE: Thursday, April 16th, 2009
Points: Extra 100 pt assignment (only to benefit, not to hurt)
Using your 3rd Quarter SSR book, create one of the following using your SSR book as inspiration:
1. Create EITHER:
· 8x10 photo with artist statement
· recorded piece of music with artist statement
· drawing, painting, or sculpture with artist statement
2. Write EITHER (2-3 pages):
· rewrite a chapter of your book from another character’s point of view
· create an alternate ending
· literary criticism (needs clear thesis statement)
o examples: feminist theory, queer theory, psychoanalytical perspective
What is an artist statement? Check it out using the link below:
http://www.artistsfoundation.org/art_pages/resources/resources_arts_statement.htm
WARNING: Make sure to connect your piece of art to your SSR book!
DUE: Thursday, April 16th, 2009
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